Russian President Putin names three qualities a politician needs.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has named three qualities he believes a politician should have.

During a meeting between the president and volunteers taking part in the preparations for the Sochi Olympics, which are scheduled to be held in February, a Mongolian student of a Krasnodar Territory university asked Putin what three strong qualities a politician should have.

"Honesty, professionalism, and - that probably applies more to healthcare workers - a feeling of compassion and involvement in the life of an ordinary citizen. It's extremely important," Putin said.